Implementing contactless check-in and check-out procedures using smart locks, keypads, or lockboxes, minimizing physical interaction and enhancing safety and convenience.
Glossary Term: Convenience
A measure of how easy it is to walk to amenities and attractions from a short-term rental property, often influencing its desirability and pricing.
An amenity in a short-term rental property indicating the presence of a combined washer and dryer appliance within the unit itself, offering convenience for guests.
A kitchen in a short-term rental property that is fully furnished with appliances, cookware, and utensils to allow guests to prepare meals comfortably.
A metric that rates the ease of walking to amenities and attractions from a rental property’s location.
A keyless entry system that allows guests to access a short-term rental property using a unique code, typically provided before their arrival.
Additional offerings provided to enhance the guest experience, such as airport transfers, grocery delivery, in-house chef services, or organized tours and activities.
Smart home devices like Amazon Echo or Google Home that guests can use to control amenities or access information.
A measure of how easy it is to walk to amenities and destinations from a specific location, often considered an important factor for short-term renters.
Providing thoughtful amenities and features that go beyond the basics, catering to guests’ needs and preferences to create a memorable stay.
A system that allows guests to access a short-term rental property without a physical key, often using smart locks or access codes.
A feature on Airbnb and VRBO that allows guests to book a short-term rental property immediately without requiring host approval.